https://www.dal.ca/news.html Dal News - Earth Sciences Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:24:16 GMT 2026-10-08T00:24:16Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/14/natural-disasters-science-course.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A popular Dalhousie Earth Sciences course immerses students in real-world hazards, blending virtual exploration, current events, and interdisciplinary learning to deepen understanding of the planet’s dynamic systems. Earth Sciences Science Community & Culture Thu, 14 May 2026 12:29:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/14/natural-disasters-science-course.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Rianne Zinck 2026-05-14T12:29:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/10/24/sciographies-sian-kou-giesbrecht.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Get to know Dr. Sian Kou‑Giesbrecht, who shares how her early fascination with ecology and climate change sparked her interest in environmental science. Research Earth Sciences Science Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/10/24/sciographies-sian-kou-giesbrecht.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams Moss 2024-10-24T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/10/23/wildfires-climate-change-human-impact.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Scientists have made a direct link between climate change and the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires around the world, while also linking it to thousands more smoke-related deaths over the last several decades. Research Earth Sciences Science Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/10/23/wildfires-climate-change-human-impact.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2024-10-23T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/04/11/carbonrun-dalhousie-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews While pursuing research aiming to restore Nova Scotia salmon habitats, Dr. Shannon Sterling and Dal alum Dr. Edmund Halfyard stumbled into the forefront of carbon dioxide removal science and a growing market demand to remove the gas from the atmosphere. Research Earth Sciences Science Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/04/11/carbonrun-dalhousie-innovation.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Andrew Riley 2024-04-11T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2023/09/22/sciographies-shannon-sterling.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This week on Sciographies, meet Dr. Shannon Sterling, an associate professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and founder and chief scientific officer at startup CarbonRun. Research Earth Sciences Science Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2023/09/22/sciographies-shannon-sterling.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Nicole Kilawee 2023-09-22T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2023/07/12/dalhousie-university-teaching-awards-2023.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Engaging courses, innovative approaches, inspiring lessons — this year's recipients of Dal's University-Wide Teaching Awards represent true excellence in their work in and out of the classroom. Earth Sciences Dentistry Planning Architecture and Planning English Science Chemistry News Community & Culture Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2023/07/12/dalhousie-university-teaching-awards-2023.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2023-07-12T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2023/04/21/slime-microplastics-arctic-ice-shelf.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A Dal researcher is part of a team that discovered a naturally occurring slime beneath the Arctic ice cap is full of microplastics, suggesting the tiny bits of plastic are seeping into the marine food web. Research Earth Sciences Science News Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:49:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2023/04/21/slime-microplastics-arctic-ice-shelf.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2023-04-21T12:49:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2021/07/23/dal-prof-s-field-trip-fossil-discovery-a-surreal-moment-for-teac.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jennifer Frail-Gauthier was combing through rocks on a beach with her students when she found a rare fossil of a tetrapod skull dating back around 350 million years, a discovery that could help provide evidence for a key evolutionary link. Earth Sciences Biology Science News Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2021/07/23/dal-prof-s-field-trip-fossil-discovery-a-surreal-moment-for-teac.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Stephen Abbott 2021-07-23T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2021/02/19/teaching-kids-to-take-care.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Environmental educator Lilly Briggs (BA’05) explains how giving children opportunities to enjoy nature inspires them to protect it. Alumni Earth Sciences Science Community & Culture Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2021/02/19/teaching-kids-to-take-care.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sarah Sawler 2021-02-19T12:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2020/05/15/how-a-1-000-year-old-tsunami-in-the-indian-ocean-points-to-great.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Dal Science researcher Vittorio Maselli led a multi-institution team to discover a previously unknown tsunami hazard in East Africa. Research Earth Sciences Science Fri, 15 May 2020 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2020/05/15/how-a-1-000-year-old-tsunami-in-the-indian-ocean-points-to-great.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Caitlyn MacQueen 2020-05-15T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2019/10/11/sciographies-q-a--john-gosse--geologist.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews John Goose's research has brought him to the Andes, the Rockies and the Himalayas to study how landscapes change and form over time. Hear about how his research contributes to our understanding around the risk and prediction of natural disasters. Research Earth Sciences Science Fri, 11 Oct 2019 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2019/10/11/sciographies-q-a--john-gosse--geologist.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Nicole Killawee 2019-10-11T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2019/08/26/moon-metals--new-research-suggests-precious-metals-may-lie-below.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews A new study by geologists in Canada and the United States led by Dal’s James Brenan suggests a repository of precious metals may be locked deep below the moon’s surface. Research Earth Sciences Science Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2019/08/26/moon-metals--new-research-suggests-precious-metals-may-lie-below.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Alison Auld 2019-08-26T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2019/08/09/the-volcano-watcher.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Since graduating from Dal Earth Sciences, Christopher Hamilton has been applying his knowledge of the Earth’s volcanic structures to help better understand the volcanic activity on other worlds. Alumni Earth Sciences Science Fri, 09 Aug 2019 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2019/08/09/the-volcano-watcher.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Jocelyn Adams 2019-08-09T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2019/02/14/one-of-canada-s-best--earth-sciences-prof-anne-marie-ryan-named-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews For Earth Sciences Professor Anne-Marie Ryan, a great classroom is built on great conversation. Now, her community-based approach has earned her Canada's top recognition for university teaching: the 3M National Teaching Fellowship. Earth Sciences News Science Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2019/02/14/one-of-canada-s-best--earth-sciences-prof-anne-marie-ryan-named-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2019-02-14T12:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2018/08/20/pushing-the-geologic-boundaries--world-renowned-geoscientist-rec.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews World-renowned geoscientist John F. Dewey came to Dalhousie this week to speak at the international “Conjugate Margins” conference, where he received an honorary degree recognizing his revolutionary leadership in earth science. Earth Sciences News Science Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2018/08/20/pushing-the-geologic-boundaries--world-renowned-geoscientist-rec.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Staff 2018-08-20T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2018/06/01/grads-profile--double-duty--graduating-while-working-on-campus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Students come to study at Dal from all sorts of places — even just down the hall. Science PhD grad Jennifer Frail-Gauthier and MLIS grad Brian Lesser reflect on their experiences completing graduate degrees while simultaneously working at the university. Student Life Earth Sciences Information Management Graduate Studies Management Science Community & Culture Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2018/06/01/grads-profile--double-duty--graduating-while-working-on-campus.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Nicole Maunsell and Matt Reeder 2018-06-01T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2018/04/11/dalhousie-researchers-receive-funding-for-sophisticated-tools-an.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Five researchers from Dalhousie are receiving new funding to acquire the cutting-edge tools needed to conduct world-class research through the Canada Foundation for Innovation's John R. Evans Leaders Fund. Research Earth Sciences Science Agriculture Chemistry Health Professions Wed, 11 Apr 2018 18:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2018/04/11/dalhousie-researchers-receive-funding-for-sophisticated-tools-an.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Michele Charlton, Niecole Comeau and Jennifer Lewandowski 2018-04-11T18:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/12/04/learning-from-the-past--coastlines-and-the-ice-age.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews New research involving Dal Earth Sciences prof John Gosse examines what the Ice Age can teach us about the future of Canada's coastlines. Research Earth Sciences Science Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/12/04/learning-from-the-past--coastlines-and-the-ice-age.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Niecole Comeau and John Gosse 2017-12-04T12:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/10/17/cfi-invests-in-discovery-and-innovation-at-dal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Canadian Foundation for Innovation invests $13 million in eight new infrastructure projects involving Dalhousie researchers, in everything from advanced manufacturing to viroceuticals. Earth Sciences Ocean Tracking Network Biology Oceans Physics and Atmospheric Science Research Science Oceanography Medicine Tue, 17 Oct 2017 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/10/17/cfi-invests-in-discovery-and-innovation-at-dal.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Michele Charlton. 2017-10-17T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/10/05/dal-hosts-dignitaries-from-global--energy-capitals-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews This week, Halifax welcomed guests from the World Energy Cities Partnership for an international conference, one which made its way to campus Wednesday for a discussion about research and innovation in energy and beyond. Research Earth Sciences Science Chemistry News Thu, 05 Oct 2017 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/10/05/dal-hosts-dignitaries-from-global--energy-capitals-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2017-10-05T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/09/22/teaching-that-cares--dal-prof-receives-atlantic-teaching-leaders.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Anne-Marie Ryan, a University Teaching Fellow in the Department of Earth Sciences, is one of Dal's most celebrated teachers. Now, she's the recipient of the Association of Atlantic Universities' Anne Marie MacKinnon Educational Leadership Award. Earth Sciences News Science Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/09/22/teaching-that-cares--dal-prof-receives-atlantic-teaching-leaders.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Ryan McNutt 2017-09-22T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/07/31/mind-the-methane--measuring-potent-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Last week, the Government of Canada announced new funding for research, led by Dal Earth Sciences Professor Grant Wach, on assessing methane emissions from old fossil-fuel extraction sites in two Maritime provinces. Research Earth Sciences Science Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/07/31/mind-the-methane--measuring-potent-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Nikki Comeau 2017-07-31T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/06/02/grad-profile--a-diamond-in-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Since coming to Dalhousie from The Gambia, Earth Sciences student Njillan Forbes has faced great pressures: losing her mother to illness, meeting the requirements to change degrees, making it into an honours program. But the struggles have only made her stronger. Student Life Earth Sciences Science Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/06/02/grad-profile--a-diamond-in-dalhousie.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Meaghan Bartlett 2017-06-02T11:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2016/12/08/making-education-a-conversation--anne-marie-ryan-wins-dal-s-top-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Earth Sciences prof Anne-Marie Ryan has never shied away from making education a two-way street. That's a big reason why she's this year's recipient of Dalhousie's top award for teaching. Earth Sciences News Science Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2016/12/08/making-education-a-conversation--anne-marie-ryan-wins-dal-s-top-.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Emily Côté 2016-12-08T12:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/news/2016/06/01/a-passion-to-discover.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Calgary native Carmen Braun's passion for the outdoors led her to Dalhousie to study Earth Sciences and Oceanography. Student Life Earth Sciences Science Oceanography Convocation News Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/news/2016/06/01/a-passion-to-discover.html?utm_source=dalnewsRSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=dalnews Sarah Delaney 2016-06-01T11:30:00Z